This cap will fit an approximate 18 inch head. Since it is made with a G hook, you can make the cap larger with a size H, I/5.5mm or J hook.

Work a magic circle MC. Chain 3 and join as an alternative to the magic circle.

Round 1: Chain 1, Work 12 HDC through the magic loop or chain. Do not join and work in a continual round. (12 HDC total) You may want to get a yarn marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Round 2: Work 2 HDC in the top of the first stitch. Work 2 HDC in each stitch around. (24 HDC total)

Round 3:Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (24 HDC total)

Round 4: *Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. Continue around from * for a total of 36 HDC. (36 HDC total)

Round 5:*Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 stitches, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. Continue around from * for a total of 48HDC. (48 HDC total)Round 6: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (48 HDC total) Skip 1 stitch and slip stitch in the next to even off the round.Round 7: Chain 1, pull up, Work 2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC in the same stitch. *Skip 2 stitches. Work a shell in the next stitch. Continue around from *, join with the beginning shell.

Round 8-15: Slip stitch over to the chain 1 of the next shell. Chain 1, pull up, Work 2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC in the chain 1 space of the previous shell. * Work a shell in the center chain of of the next shell. Continue around from *, join with the beginning shell. (16 Shells total)

HI, i really like your designs and the way u teach each pattern. i want to learn to read the patterns and i have been looking at this site http://www.mypicot.com/. there are really pretty designs there but i cant seem to follow the patterns. is there anyway that you can help me with that or some tips on how to do it?

Thanks for maintaining such a lovely site. I have made a Shell Cap using this pattern, thanks for the easy instructions. I will be visiting here more often now. I will be posting a picture of the cap on my blog with a link back to your site. Thanks again :-)

hi great videos i have bought lots of beginner crochet books and struggled now i have finally got it thanks you. Made a lovely little hat but too small for the 6yr old can i alter this one or will i have to undoo and start all over gain. thanks

Hi Teresa! I'm learning to crochet this lovely darling cap by following your youtube and written instruction. I'm stuck on Row 7 where at the end you said to join to the beginning shell. May I know if this means to slip stitch to the chain space of the beginning shell? Hope to hear from you soon :) Many thanks for your generosity!

I made this hat in a rose color for my mini. Love it! Thanks for the video. You made it so easy. Do you happen to have a pattern for adults as well? I love this pattern and would like to make myself one as well. Thanks so much!

Extended or Long Double Crochet - This is where you will work a double crochet several stitches below the row you are on. You will need to pull up on the stitch and allow for some additional yarn, so the stitch does not sag.

Multiple: 4
You will add 4 chains for each segment of the pattern stitch that you want to add to the width.

Example: If you want to make a baby afghan with a size I/5.5mm crochet hook, 4-ply yarn, you will chain 108. This will give you an estimated width of 34 inches.

Ch 31Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH 1, SK 1 CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 CH. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Drop Stitch - The drop stitch will be worked below the two previous row of shell stitches. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook 2 rows below, between the shell stitches, pull the yarn up. Repeat one more time for a total of 5 loops on the hook.

Row 1: DC in the 4th CH from the hook, DC in the next CH, Skip 4 chains, in the next CH(5th chain) work *2DC, CH1, 2DC, SK 4 CH's, Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 chains.

Row 2: CH 2, DC in the next DC, work *2DC, CH1, 2DC in the next CH 1 Space. Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 DC.